Some women may experience constipation during PMS. There’s also ovulation and pregnancy related constipation. Although everybody’s bathroom habits are different, you are likely to be constipated if you have 3 or fewer bowel movements a week. 

Some medical conditions such as diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, underactive thyroid, and pregnancy can cause constipation. 

Medications such as strong pain pills, antidepressants, and antihistamines can also cause constipation. Most of the time, however, constipation happens for reasons such as waiting too long to go to the bathroom and not having enough fiber or liquids in your diet. 

Drinking insufficient amounts of water and physical inactivity are also common causes of constipation. 

One of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy is constipation. The hormone likely responsible for pre-pregnancy and pregnancy constipation from a reproductive standpoint is progesterone, and both pregnant and non-pregnant women suffer from this uncomfortable symptom.

There’s a direct connection between what you eat and constipation. Most often constipation is the result of a poor diet with little fat and fiber as well as water and lots of alcohol and junk food.

The good news is that dietary and lifestyle changes can keep you get “regular” and help you feel better. Moreover you’ll be able to  prevent constipation. Say goodbye to alcohol, cigarettes, and junk food, as they may worsen your symptoms. Remember about regular water intake and lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet to make sure your body gets all the necessary nutrition and is able to digest it quickly and healthily.